Important Innovations

  Revolution 1500 Pickup is Revolutionary                                        Source: Ram Revolution 1500 Debuts at CES 2023 Showcasing Unique Technologies  Interested in a pickup truck that can "Shadow Mode" and follow you when you're on foot and perhaps out looking for a lost dog?  How about an electric pickup with Level 3 autonomous driving?  These are some of the functionalities that the Ram Revolution 1500 delivers.  It was just unveiled at the global technology show CES 2023 with a great deal of interest.  Sounds like a concept from Stellantis' Ram brand that has a lot of potential in the electric truck market.  It is designed to directly compete against Ford 150-Lighting, Rivian and Tesla's Cybertruck. Tech Performance Expectations This is a concept and details are sketchy.  But here's what we know: There are ...

  Afeela Unveiled at CES 2023                                           Source:  Sony Honda Mobility Afeela Emphasizes "Feeling" & Communication Sony Honda Mobility just unveiled at CES 2023 their new EV brand, Afeela.  Here are some key details on the first Afeela concept car: Prototype is an all-electric, mid-sized sedan It's loaded with interactive technologies and AI for interactive mobility communications for those inside and outside of the car EV detects and understands people through its camera sensors and AI 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the car Sensors are so sensitive that they can access the driver's physical well-being to ensure safety Media bar built into the front bumper interacts and shares information with passing cars and pedestrians, including the weather EV contains Qualcom technology including Snapdragon...

  Afeela Unveiled at CES 2023                                                              Source:  Sony Honda Mobility Afeela Emphasizes "Feeling" & Communication Sony Honda Mobility just unveiled at CES 2023 their new EV brand, Afeela.  Here are some key details on the first Afeela concept car: Prototype is an all-electric, mid-sized sedan It's loaded with interactive technologies and AI for interactive mobility communications for those inside and outside of the car EV detects and understands people through its camera sensors and AI 45 cameras and sensors inside and outside the car Sensors are so sensitive that they can access the driver's physical well-being to ensure safety Media bar built into the front bumper interacts and shares information with passing cars and pedestrians, incl...

  A5 Looks Like World's 1st Flying & Driving Car                                             Source:  Aska Closing in on FAA Authorization At CES 2023, California-based eVTOL company Aska unveiled and flew its flying car A5, which is very close to FAA authorization and operations.  Here are the salient facts and features of A5: Aska says A5 will win FAA authorization "within the month" It's the world's first, 4 seat flying & driving car It is likely to be the world's first, fully operational flying car The eVTOL is powered by a proprietary power system with lithium-ion battery packs backed up by a gas engine that extends the range Range on a charge is 250 miles when flying When driving, the 4 wheels are outside of the fuselage for enhanced aerodynamics For flying, the wings and 6 rotors unfold for vertical takeoffs or for short runway t...

  BMW i Vision DEE Source:  BMW Concept DEE Sedan Concept: Color Changing, Mobile Digital Display  BMW unveiled at CES 2023 an extraordinary, new concept car, BMW i Vision DEE, that is literally a color-changing infotainment center on wheels.  Here are the key facts and features: The EV sedan DEE stands for digital emotional experiences DEE's front grill area, windshield and windows can display information and entertainment Various parts of the car can display different colors simultaneously iVision DEE comes in two versions One version contains body panels that change colors Another version communicates via a "user interface" and displays colors, symbols and infotainment both inside and outside the car The front grill and headlights are a huge display that can showcase different shapes, communications and colors The side windows also function as displays BMW says the car can display moods and reactions to the driver and cars around it, such as showing happiness...

  CES 2023 Chrysler AI Cockpit Concept                                             Source:  Stellantis Chrysler "Harmony in Motion" Chrysler, a division of Stellantis, unveiled at CES 2023 a cutting-edge, AI enabled car interior concept that functions like an autonomous AI Assistant and is called "Harmony In Motion".   Key Components Here are some key attributes of this spectacular vision of the future of autonomous driving:  The autonomous vehicle combines Stellantis' top new technologies:  STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain and STLA Smart Cockpit to create "Harmony in Motion". STLA AutoDrive provides autonomous Level 3, which enables the "driver" to multitask, go on conference calls and more STLA Brain is the electrical infrastructure that powers the infotainment system and the rest of the EV surrounding the interior STLA Smart Cockpit...

  CES 2023 Chrysler AI Cockpit Concept                                             Source:  Stellantis Chrysler "Harmony in Motion" Chrysler, a division of Stellantis, unveiled at CES 2023 a cutting-edge, AI enabled car interior concept that functions like an autonomous AI Assistant and is called "Harmony In Motion".   Key Components Here are some key attributes of this spectacular vision of the future of autonomous driving:  The autonomous vehicle combines Stellantis' top new technologies:  STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain and STLA Smart Cockpit to create "Harmony in Motion". STLA AutoDrive provides autonomous Level 3, which enables the "driver" to multitask, go on conference calls and more STLA Brain is the electrical infrastructure that powers the infotainment system and the rest of the EV surrounding the interior STLA Smart Cockpit...

 New, Zero Emissions, Micro Mobility Way to Commute                                        Source: AtmosGear AtmosGear E-Skates Unveiled at CES 2023 French start-up company AtmosGear unveiled a new form of commuting - by electric skates - at CES 2023.  The company says these are the world's first, electric inline skates. AtmosGear specifically developed the e-skates as an alternative to electric bikes and electric skateboards.  They are being marketed as a new form of daily micro mobility commuting.   Tech Specs & More Here are some vital details on the e-skates: Range on a charge is 20 miles Top speed is 20 mph A bag secured at the skater's waste holds the battery and cables that connect to the skates The e-skates motors are controlled by the skater with a remote-control device It takes an hour to give the skates a full charge Th...

 New, Zero Emissions, Micro Mobility Way to Commute                                        Source: AtmosGear AtmosGear E-Skates Unveiled at CES 2023 French start-up company AtmosGear unveiled a new form of commuting - by electric skates - at CES 2023.  The company says these are the world's first, electric inline skates. AtmosGear specifically developed the e-skates as an alternative to electric bikes and electric skateboards.  They are being marketed as a new form of daily micro mobility commuting.   Tech Specs & More Here are some vital details on the e-skates: Range on a charge is 20 miles Top speed is 20 mph A bag secured at the skater's waste holds the battery and cables that connect to the skates The e-skates motors are controlled by the skater with a remote-control device It takes an hour to give the skates a full charge Th...

  MACA Hydrogen Powered Racecar Unveiling at CES 2023                                                             Source:  MACA New Auto Innovation from France  At CES 2023, a thrilling new hydrogen VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) powered racecar from France-based startup MACA is debuting.  It is called S Eleven or S11 and it is the world's first hydrogen powered flying racecar that's made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials.  MACA has partnered with global engineering firm SEGUA Technologies and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, which is a subsidiary of Red Bull Racing, to attain flight for S11 in late 2023.  MACA started development of S11 in 2020 and decided to focus on auto racing.  It makes flight certification much easier because the flying is limited to ...

  John Deere's Smart Autonomous Tractor                                                                                Source:  John Deere Highly Advanced Robot  Illinois-based farm, lawn and construction equipment company John Deere has won a Best in Innovation award in the "Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility" category at CES 2023 for its fully autonomous farm tractor.  The tractor is a highly advanced robot that can be managed from a smartphone.  For the farming industry, the autonomous vehicle has the potential of being a significant time saver and provider of enhanced productivity.   The farmer has a choice with this new leap in agricultural technology:  they can drive it or let it operate on its own. Highly Adva...

  John Deere's Smart Autonomous Tractor                                                                                Source:  John Deere Highly Advanced Robot  Illinois-based farm, lawn and construction equipment company John Deere has won a Best in Innovation award in the "Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility" category at CES 2023 for its fully autonomous farm tractor.  The tractor is a highly advanced robot that can be managed from a smartphone.  For the farming industry, the autonomous vehicle has the potential of being a significant time saver and provider of enhanced productivity.   The farmer has a choice with this new leap in agricultural technology:  they can drive it or let it operate on its own. Highly Adva...

  A ska Flying Car eVTOL: 4-Seats & Fascinating Tech                                             Source:  NFT/Aska Your New Fly-Drive Commuting A hot new flying car is set to debut at this week's CES 2023 in Las Vegas.  Silicon Valley-based NFT/Aska, which is an US/Israeli startup, will unveil its eVTOL (all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) that seats four and operates like a helicopter for takeoffs and landings, except it can also drive on the road. The wings fold back for driving, which transitions the flying car to the size of an SUV. This stunning new piece of travel technology is essentially an electric VTOL that is rolled into a car hybrid. This debut is a must see.  Tech Specs Aska is powered by an electric motor system with lithium-ion batteries that have a range extender.  Performance details...

  A ska Flying Car eVTOL to Debut at CES 2023                                             Source:  NFT/Aska Your New Fly-Drive Commuting A hot new flying car is set to debut at this week's CES 2023 in Las Vegas.  Silicon Valley-based NFT/Aska, which is an US/Israeli startup, will unveil its eVTOL (all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) that seats four and operates like a helicopter for takeoffs and landings, except it can also drive on the road. The wings fold back for driving, which transitions the flying car to the size of an SUV. This stunning new piece of travel technology is essentially an electric VTOL that is rolled into a car hybrid. This debut is a must see.  Tech Specs Aska is powered by an electric motor system with lithium-ion batteries that have a range extender.  Performance details include: T...